Chapter 433

Every year, Elmsworth held a widely anticipated horse racing event.

The aristocratic families would converge at the racecourse, exuding an atmosphere of camaraderie but underneath, it’s a battlefield of strategy and cunning.

Meanwhile, this event also served as a rare opportunity for the wealthy elites to mingle and network.

Many major projects across Elmsworth, even the entire country, have been sealed with a handshake right at the horse races. Hence, many people would do anything to secure a ticket to the event, hoping to climb the ladder of success.

Ever since Frederic forbade Glynnis from attending the event, she was furious, so much so that she developed blisters in her mouth from the stress, causing her to lose her appetite.

She couldn’t understand why Frederic would punish her so harshly for merely scolding a few servants.

Could it be that her fall from grace was tied to Elspeth’s own downfall?.

Men! They’re all heartless brutes!

Now, she could only hope that Jareth would discard Marilla like a used rag once he’s done with her.

When that happens, she would spread the word in their circle, letting everyone know Marilla was nothing more than a plaything for Jareth.

The door knocked, interrupting her thoughts.

“Glynnis, the lady requests your presence.”

Glynnis walked in to see Elspeth with a look of resentment.

“mom, I’m here.”

As she entered, she was met with a peculiar smell, quite unpleasant.

“mom, what are you doing? What is this smell?“:

Glynnis scrunched up her nose as she made her way towards the bedroom.

Upon opening the slightly ajar door, she was taken aback.

She saw Elspeth, wearing a crumpled nightgown, kneeling on the floor, fervently wiping a yellowish puddle on the floor.

“Mom, what is it?”

Elspeth cut her off harshly, “Who gave you permission to just walk in?! Can’t you knock?!”

–“Mom, you asked–for me.”

Glynnis trailed off her eyes wide in realization. “Mom! You didn’t?”

Before she could finish her sentence, Elspeth interrupted again, “Don’t you dare say a word, do you hear me?!”

Glynnis nodded fervently.

stop

that drug and being a junkie? Victor is just out to harm you! Look at the state you’re in! If this continues, your health is going to decline! You’ve worked so hard to win father’s affection, to stand on equal footing with

sensibly, showing a genuine

breath, “I know. I want to quit, but I

used the drug, but she could understand the

care of Ward?” Elspeth suddenly asked in a somber

someone to do it, but I haven’t received any news yet. I think he hasn’t succeeded

eyes flared in anger. “Useless! All of

a prison. The fact that I found someone willing to do our bidding is already an achievement. He’s limited in his actions inside. So please

long as Ward is alive, I can’t sleep or eat in peace!”

by now, and they’re probably trying to pry his mouth open to testify against me! If I don’t get rid of him, it’s only a matter of time

but didn’t

a knock at the door, startling both women.

Elspeth moved to the living room and asked

me, ma’am.” Dennis’s voice came through.

door open and peered at the man standing

would like you to accompany him to the horse racing event

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He’s not ignoring me anymore?!” Elspeth flung the door open wide, her voice trembling

attended by you and Mr. Abernathy. This year should be

attend,

overjoyed, on the verge of tears.

month of being cooped up, she was finally getting her freedom. Did this mean that

however, recalled her embarrassing condition. Without her medication; she had no control over her

races no less, she would be humiliated. And Frederic

she would be

options. “Mom, are you worried about

do, Glynnis? I’m in such a mess!” Elspeth admitted, sinking to the floor in despair.

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even can’t sleep. My mind is a mess, and I’m always hearing things.

took

felt rejuvenated and

the medication. She

worry, Mom. I’ve got a solution,” Glynnis whispered in her ear. “You

was,mortified at the suggestion.

Glynnis was right. The opportunity to mend her relationship with Frederic was rare. She had to seize it.

that’s the only option.”

them, and as long as Glynnis didn’t tell anyone, nobody would

you do me a favor?” Glynnis asked,

Glynnis,” Elspeth scolded, feeling like her daughter

“Mom, listen!”

her the exaggerated story of how she had been banned from the horse races

I go to the horse races, I can help you. And there will be plenty of eligible bachelors there. Don’t you want me to marry into a wealthy family

thought about it and nodded slowly. “Alright, I’ll try to convince your father

hugged Elspeth, a wicked glint in

to go

soaked in a warm bath together. Evadne sat in front of the mirror in her robe while Thaddeus stood behind her, gently drying her hair

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